Amira Yunis Courage Award honorees illustrate, through their personal efforts and actions, sarcoma advocacy. These individuals are patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates who inspire others by using their platform on behalf of sarcoma patients and survivors to create hope and a better life/or the sarcoma community. Many do not think they have done something special but who have inspired others and are making a difference/or sarcoma patients and their families. The Amira Yunis Courage Award honors patients who have demonstrated strength and perseverance in their sarcoma diagnosis.
Sean Cincotta
Sarcoma Survivor
Sean Cincotta is the 2024 Amira Yunis Courage Award Honoree. Sean was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his right arm in January 2023. This diagnosis was followed by an eight-month treatment journey that included a 14-hour surgery to remove the tumor, chemotherapy, and radiation. Thankfully surgeons were able to remove the tumor and preserve the nerve function of his arm and hand. Sean concluded his chemotherapy treatments in January 2024. Since his diagnosis, Sean has been active with the SFA Race to Cure Sarcoma (RTCS) Philadelphia. His team Crusin’ with Cinco raised over $40,000 as a team and helped fund a 2024 research grant. He has also taken on a role with the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) AYA Committee. This committee makes sure that adolescent and young adult sarcoma survivors have the resources and mentorship to help them with the unique challenges they face as a patient group diagnosed with sarcoma. His enthusiastic support of SFA amidst his personal sarcoma journey is a testament to his strength and tenacity. Sean acknowledges the sacrifices made by those who stood by him—doctors, family, friends, and colleagues—and could not have done it without their unwavering support and encouragement.